Forget Mbeumo: 'Brilliant' Man Utd Ace Just Had His 'Best Performance' vs Spurs

Tottenham are still searching for their first Premier League win in 2026 after Manchester United claimed their fourth successive victory under Michael Carrick with a 2-0 win at Old Trafford in Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off. The match appeared to be finely poised up until the 29th minute, when Cristian Romero was shown his second red card of the season.

Bryan Mbeumo put the finishing touches to a well-worked set-piece in the 38th minute to take full advantage of the numerical superiority, before Bruno Fernandes scored with 10 minutes left. That proved enough in the end for the Red Devils to consolidate their place in the Premier League’s top four, ahead of both Chelsea and Liverpool, while they sit just two and three points below third and second.

Yet, while the two goalscorers will deservedly get most of the plaudits as the quiet hums of “United are back” continue to grow louder, another player is also receiving plenty of praise for how much he has improved since Ruben Amorim’s sacking at the start of January.

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Matheus Cunha Hailed For Performance Against Tottenham

He may not have been involved in either of the goals, while he came off with 15 minutes still on the clock, but Cunha is getting a lot of love from his fans on social media. His movement and one-touch play with teammates were the crux of yet another brilliant team performance, and his newfound form showed no signs of slowing down at the weekend.

"Cunha has been great, I can't lie. Probably his best performance for us," one X user remarked, while a second added: "What a player Matheus Cunha is, by the way." Elsewhere, a fourth wrote:

"Matheus Cunha could play for Manchester United in ANY era…Special talents like him belong in any team! Talent wise, he’s the best in the country."

A fifth continued: "Cunha is going to be world class," while another said: "I'm so happy to have a player like Cunha at Man Utd." A seventh concluded: "Cunha has been brilliant, really simplified his game today."

Carrick's Audition for Permanent Role Picks Up Steam

Carrick’s audition for the permanent role at Man United couldn’t have got off to a better start, having now overseen four successive victories over Man City, Arsenal, Fulham and Tottenham. That run has extended the Red Devils’ unbeaten streak to eight matches, lifting them to fourth in the Premier League as they look to return to Europe’s top table.

United have scored more goals than anyone else since their retired midfielder took charge, while they have also created the most big chances and rank among the top three sides for expected goals from open play. Their high-octane, attacking brand of football is something rarely seen under Carrick’s failed predecessors, but so far it is going down an absolute treat.

With United’s next four matches coming against relegation candidates West Ham, as well as Everton and out-of-form Crystal Palace and Newcastle, there is every chance Carrick’s side continue their rich vein of form, and his INEOS-led hierarchy will be given little choice but to appoint him long-term.